Cam Schlittler shines as Red Sox fall to Yankees in Game 1
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 4:33 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
The Boston Red Sox lost 9-0 to the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card series on September 29, 2026. Cam Schlittler dominated, throwing 6.2 shutout innings while striking out 10 batters. The Red Sox offense struggled, managing only three hits and failing to advance a runner past first base until the eighth inning. This opening playoff game puts Boston on the brink of elimination as they face a must-win Game 2 on September 30, with Sonny Gray scheduled to start. The Red Sox also suffered an injury to Roman Anthony, who left the game due to discomfort in his right hand.
- •Red Sox managed only three hits against Yankees' pitching in Game 1.
- •Schlittler pitched 6.2 innings, achieving 10 strikeouts.
- •Roman Anthony left the game with a right hand injury.
- •Red Sox face elimination in Game 2 on September 30.
- •Sonny Gray will start for the Red Sox in Game 2.
- 4:33 AMYahoo Sports — Cam Schlittler dominates as Red Sox bats go silent in Game 1
- 4:04 AMYahoo Sports — Boston Red Sox Offense Silenced in Game 1 Loss to Yankees
"It would have been hard to draw up a worse Game 1 performance for the Red Sox, who are now facing elimination after a 9-0 blowout loss that featured a quiet offense, questionable managerial decisions and Roman Anthony mysteriously leaving the game.
"The Red Sox find themselves on the brink of elimination after Tuesday's loss.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 30, 2026, 4:33 AMCam Schlittler dominates as Red Sox bats go silent in Game 1
It would have been hard to draw up a worse Game 1 performance for the Red Sox, who are now facing elimination after a 9-0 blowout loss that featured a quiet offense, questionable managerial decisions and Roman Anthony mysteriously leaving the game.
- Yahoo SportsSep 30, 2026, 4:04 AMBoston Red Sox Offense Silenced in Game 1 Loss to Yankees
The Red Sox find themselves on the brink of elimination after Tuesday's loss.
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